Samieee

By the way, have you (or anyone else) attempted the trunk chrome strip? I want to get that off too but too chicken to try

xXHotelCrazyXx

Im not sure if it can come off easily but i just used 3M 471 vinyl tape and put it over it. It came out great! I think regular vinyl electrical tape is the same as 471....just not as wide

IGB

I haven't taken mine off yet but it looks to me like the upper chrome trim also works as a channel to divert rain water (for example) away from the windows and out through in front and behind the doors.

If that is the case, you're looking at a number of different possible problems by leaving it off.

xXHotelCrazyXx

+1

Kenc1103

Any tips on vinyl wrapping the upper chrome trim as I found it difficult to wrap the lower chrome trim?

xXHotelCrazyXx

A heat gun or hair dryer helps alot so you can stretch the vinyl... work about 6" sections at a time and get atleast 2" vinyl tape and maybe an extra pair of hands

xXHotelCrazyXx

Bump for the new comers

05 MB Komp

Thanks for the video. My chrome is getting covered in vinyl tomorrow. I wonder if it will be done on or off the car.

xXHotelCrazyXx

Probably

2012c350

cool DIY videos.

MBRedux

Good job! I would stay away from Plasti and either vinyl wrap them or have it anodized!

xXHotelCrazyXx

Plasti dip held up better than the vinyl. I have had no problems with the Plastidip. Great stuff!

sonosuke

nice thanks for the DIY vid !

Sportstick

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xXHotelCrazyXx

Thanks sport!

MRC250

I'm new to this but want to remove the chrome trim to paint it black or I guess vinyl wrap it. My question is that how do you vinyl wrap? I've searched the forums for possible DIY for vinyl wrapping the chrome trim but couldn't find any. Is it just buying vinyl tape and then literally taping over the trim?

xXHotelCrazyXx

I recommend plastidip...so much easier to do and looks great, plus if it ever gets damaged, it just peels off like vinyl and you can re do it. It is very durable though.

MRC250

whats plastidip? lol is that spray painting it?

xXHotelCrazyXx

It is more like a vinyl spray, a lot more durable than spray paint and very easy to use. You can get it at Lowes if you are in the US.

MRC250

Ohh ok, I see now. Thanks for the help hotelcrazy!

xXHotelCrazyXx

No problem, have any questions feel free to ask away, be sure and check out my other DIY threads!

thelightswitch0

Can you powder coat the chrome window trim?

xXHotelCrazyXx

The upper part you could but not the lower due to the rubber.

thelightswitch0

Thanks...What would stands up better to weather and car washes plasti dip or vinyl?

xXHotelCrazyXx

I would say plasti dip. Vinyl can get water under it if you hit it to hard with the pressure washer, or if a rock hits it, water can get under it and cause it to bubble.